Panellists from Afghani business, NGOS and the media plus US and EU civil society and governments discussed the role of civil society in building demoracy and economy development. The US Ambassador to the EU William Kennard is seen here giving the opening speech.

At this debate organised by the British Council in cooperation with the EPC and the European Muslim Network, moderated by EPC Senior Programme Executive Shada Islam the panellists described the pressures Muslim women face from within their own communities and from society in general in Europe. Click here to see the video